Although 99% of the ads on Craigslist are legit, some are designed to scam you. Recognize these eight common Craigslist scams and avoid becoming a mark.
Do-it-yourselfers who are weary of yet another trip to the home improvement store may like this DIY project. It has the possibilities of increasing home equity just as quickly as a bath remodel or new deck.
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Coupon users are no longer scrooges but sages, wisely spending by saving. Here are a list of 50 great deals and coupon sites dedicated to serving savvy shoppers like you.
I was trawling the Internet recently searching for a way to remove a grease spot from a favorite shirt of mine. How it got there, well, I blame a faulty fork and not my clumsy mout
Is it better to pay $100 per month extra on your mortgage or make an extra payment at the end of each year? It depends on your loan balance and interest rate.
Wise Bread bloggers share green resolutions for the upcoming year, beginning on October 15, 2007: Blog Action Day. Tell us what actions you intend to take to improve the environ
The lawn tonic recipe came from a former groundskeeper at a golf course. All you need are 5 common household ingredients and a 10-gallon hose-end sprayer.
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8 Vile Craigslist Scams to Watch Out For
Although 99% of the ads on Craigslist are legit, some are designed to scam you. Recognize these eight common Craigslist scams and avoid becoming a mark.
The $40 Hidden Inside a 12V Battery
This battery hack that will save you roughly $40 on those 1.5V button cell batteries. All you need is a 2-pack of 12V A23 batteries.
The Secret to Successful Investing Is Trusting the Process
The key to successful investing isn't hot tips or insider knowledge. It's about trusting the process.
DIY Mortgage Acceleration
Do-it-yourselfers who are weary of yet another trip to the home improvement store may like this DIY project. It has the possibilities of increasing home equity just as quickly as a bath remodel or new deck. [more]
Laid Off? You May Have to Fight for Unemployment Benefits
Even if you are laid off, your employer can challenge your right to receive benefits.
Ask the Readers: How Have You Spent Past Tax Refunds?
Tell us how you've spent your tax refund in past years and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
50 Best Deals and Coupon Sites
Coupon users are no longer scrooges but sages, wisely spending by saving. Here are a list of 50 great deals and coupon sites dedicated to serving savvy shoppers like you.
Ask the Readers: What Do You Do to Recharge?
Tell us what you do to recharge and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: Are You Prepared for a Natural Disaster in Your Area?
Tell us if you're prepared for a natural disaster and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: Who Is Your Personal Finance Role Model?
Tell us about your personal finance role model is and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
51 Uses for Coca-Cola – the Ultimate List
I was trawling the Internet recently searching for a way to remove a grease spot from a favorite shirt of mine. How it got there, well, I blame a faulty fork and not my clumsy mout
16 Ways to Make Your Clothes Last Longer Without Spending Big
Use these tips to help extend the life of your clothes.
The Cost of Giving Baby a Bad Name
Americans (and many other cultures) have always enjoyed the artistic license of being able to name their children whatever they fancy. When nam
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Favorite Thrift Store Finds?
Tell us about your favorite thrift store finds and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Really Great Uses for Kitty Litter
Just because you don't own a feline friend doesn't mean you should take kitty litter off your shopping list.
Someone Took Out a Loan in Your Name. Now What?
A fraudulent loan can have dire consequences for your personal finances. Here's how you can fix the problem, stat.
What's Faster for Mortgage Payoff: $100/Month Extra or 1 Payment/Year Extra?
Is it better to pay $100 per month extra on your mortgage or make an extra payment at the end of each year? It depends on your loan balance and interest rate.
Make Your DVD Player Region-Free in Seconds
Region coding can, in most cases, be removed from your DVD player using a simple remote-control code that unlocks the player.
What's Your Green Resolution?
Wise Bread bloggers share green resolutions for the upcoming year, beginning on October 15, 2007: Blog Action Day. Tell us what actions you intend to take to improve the environ
Secret Lawn Tonic Recipe From Golf Course Groundskeeper
The lawn tonic recipe came from a former groundskeeper at a golf course. All you need are 5 common household ingredients and a 10-gallon hose-end sprayer.